Archive for the ‘Ramblings’ Category

First 5% Weight Loss Goal Met!

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Yahoo! I've lost nearly 16 pounds since September 1st and met and exceeded my first 5% weight loss goal at my weigh in this morning. I'm feeling quite encouraged with my progress :-) I've started a new ticker on my weight loss page heading towards my ...

30 Things to Do in My 30th Year

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Well, I turn 30 tomorrow, September 29th, and, inspired by a post I saw on Made by Mike, I've compiled a list of 30 things I'd like to do this year. Make a weekend trip to Canada Make a loaf of sourdough bread entirely from scratch Get under 200 ...

A Few More Corgi Picnic Pictures

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

There were many wonderful folks at the corgi picnic, including Carl and Sue Lim. Carl has been the unofficial photographer of many of the area corgi meet-ups. Their corgi, Miso, recently passed on, but they still came to the picnic, camera in hand along with some donations for ...

Corgi Picnic

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Emma and I spent a very enjoyable several hours this past Saturday at a Corgi Picnic hosted by another local corgi owner. There was great attendance, much fun, and some money raised for CorgiAid as well. All in all a great time! (Link to the album)

Emma on the Couch Arm

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

The phone rang this afternoon, and Emma hopped up on the couch arm to point it out to me. After I hung up, instead of hopping off like she often does, Emma instead stretched out on the couch arm. I managed to get a couple shots before she ...

CSA Box – Week 2

Friday, June 25th, 2010

In this week's CSA box: Lettuce-Green Romaine Turnips Radishes-Red Potatoes-Yellow Peas-Snow Peas Carrots-Spring Beets-Red Ace Beans-Fava Yay for veggies!

Big Pillow

Monday, June 21st, 2010

We cleaned off the big pillow chair of the accumulated junk, and Emma and I promptly enjoyed our nest. She and I both love the big comfy pillow :-)

CSA Box – Week 1

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

I picked up my first CSA box today, and I am excited! Some other folks also got the flower package, and they were gorgeous. I might have to sign up for the flowers too next year :-) In this box, I got half a ...

Supersoft Emma

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Emma went to the groomer today and came back supersoft and nicely brushed. She loves going to the groomer, and they love her too :-)

Emma and the Bottle

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Like many dogs, one of Emma's favorite impromptu toys is an empty plastic bottle. She likes to remove the cap and try to chew out the bottom. We don't let her get that far, but she loves trying!